Sports Highlights: Grand Slams, Surfing Championships, and Record-Breaking Paralympics
Highlights of recent sports events include Wyatt Langford's walk-off grand slam, Aryna Sabalenka's victory leading her to the U.S. Open semi-final, and California's potential for a homegrown surfing champion. Paralympian Sarah Storey made history with her 18th gold medal, and NFL updates feature Chicago Bears' strategic decisions and Trent Williams' new deal with the 49ers.
Wyatt Langford dramatically lifted the Texas Rangers to a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees with a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning on Tuesday.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive U.S. Open semi-final, overpowering China's Zheng Qinwen 6-1 6-2 in just over an hour.
Surfing enthusiasts in California are hopeful as Griffin Colapinto and Caitlin Simmers enter the WSL finals, aiming to bring home the first world title since 1990.
Sarah Storey extended her record as the UK's most decorated Paralympian by winning her 18th gold medal at the Paris Games in the women's C5 time trial.
The Chicago Bears are banking on General Manager Ryan Poles and quarterback Caleb Williams to turn the franchise's fortunes around, while the 49ers welcomed back left tackle Trent Williams with a lucrative new deal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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